Fragrance comparison

Eau Ambrée vs Scandal

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

Eau Ambrée

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.9771 votes

Rank #16,855 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Scandal

Lanvin

4.35115 votes

Rank #6,241 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau Ambrée
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scandal
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau Ambrée1/7

Scandal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Scandal
Community sentiment: Scandal
Longevity: Scandal
Sillage & projection: Scandal
Value for money: Scandal
Versatility: Eau Ambrée
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scandal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Eau AmbréeChabaud Maison de Parfum

ScandalLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

4.35/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

56%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityScandal

SillageScandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value69

Category winnerScandalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

iris84%

leather77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberBenzoin

Top

Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Ambrée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer54

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night53

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day29

Night100

Category winnerEau AmbréeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,241

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerScandalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chabaud Eau Ambrée delivers an uplifting interplay of bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing oriental warmth. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of tart Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet neroli petals that sparkle with refreshing clarity. As the initial zest settles, an elegant heart of powdery iris …

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Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Ambrée or Scandal?

Scandal takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Ambrée or Scandal?

Scandal lasts longest (Scandal 76/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Ambrée or Scandal?

Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Ambrée and Scandal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose.

Is Eau Ambrée or Scandal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Ambrée is the stronger pick. For winter, Scandal is the stronger pick. Eau Ambrée suits daytime wear; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Ambrée and Scandal?

Eau Ambrée has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber and Benzoin. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.